MoDOT Statewide Communications Tower Maintenance Services

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Statewide Communications Tower Maintenance Services, seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive maintenance across seven districts. The contract covers ground level and aerial maintenance for approximately 48 communication towers, including tasks such as grounding, lightning protection, feed line testing and repair, antenna system maintenance, tower lighting, safety climb systems, and structural repairs. Contractors must be capable of responding to malfunctions and outages within 24 hours and provide 24/7 contact availability. The initial contract period is from August 31, 2022, through August 30, 2023, with up to four one-year renewal options. Bids were due by June 1, 2022, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with the contract to be awarded on a district-by-district basis to the lowest responsive bidder. Evaluation will be based on hourly rates for ground level work, aerial work, travel time, and emergency repairs, with MoDOT reserving the right to provide materials or approve contractor-supplied materials.

MoDOT encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with a target of 10% MBE and 5% WBE participation through subcontracting or other arrangements. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond for bids over $50,000 and provide a 100% performance and payment bond upon award. Insurance requirements include $500,000 per person/$3.5 million per occurrence for general and automobile liability, as well as workers' compensation coverage. The contract includes prevailing wage requirements per Chapter 290 RSMo and mandates compliance with employment verification regulations. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services and the coverage of 48 towers across seven districts suggests a significant contract value. Service-disabled veteran-owned businesses may receive preference, and cooperative purchasing is available for other Missouri government entities, potentially expanding the contract's scope and value.